And we’re back.
How is your 2026 looking so far? After an all too brief break — and too few days of test cricket, if you ask me — we’re back at the desk and in the bars looking at a busy year ahead.
In today’s newsletter, I’ve included my editor’s note from the summer issue of Boothby magazine. We live in contentious times and the thrust of it is this: we could all use a little more hospitality and understanding in our lives.
And with the new year, there are new jobs to be had — I’ve included a round up of some of the gigs out there that might be of interest to you in Sydney.
Also: $13 cocktails at Mucho Group venues this month. Details below.
It’s going to be a big year for us too at Boothby in 2026. This year sees the Boothby Best Bars Awards program visit South Australia in June for the first time, in addition to stops in Queensland (May), NSW (July), and Victoria (August). Nominations will open in a couple of months.
And we’re getting set to announce the timetable next month for the third annual Bartenders’ Weekender, this year taking place in June from Sunday the 14th to Tuesday the 16th. The Drinks 100 Australia Awards will return, as too will the Better Bars Summit, along with a stacked schedule of parties, tastings and events. You can follow @bartendersweekender on Instagram for updates, and sign up to email updates at bartendersweekender.com.
If you’re a brand and you’re keen to get involved, we have just one slot left on the three day timetable to book — get in touch with Penny Sippe at penny@theexperiences.com.au ASAP for more information.
Okay, let’s get into it.